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Smell something fishy? It may be this invasive tree that's blooming in Ohio

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive tree species that is illegal to plant in Ohio has begun to bloom, and will soon fill the air with a distinctive odor that many liken to rotting fish. Callery pear trees – which come in multiple varieties, including the “Bradford” pear, “Autumn Blaze” and “Cleveland Select” – typically begin to bloom in the state in late March to early April, according the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. “They are just st…

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Smell something fishy? It may be this invasive tree that's blooming in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive tree species that is illegal to plant in Ohio has begun to bloom, and will soon fill the air with a distinctive odor that many liken to rotting fish. Callery pear trees – which come in multiple varieties including “Bradford” pear, “Autumn Blaze” and “Cleveland Select” – typically begin to bloom in the state in late March to early April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Wooster office…

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Join MDC for invasive Callery pear ‘buyback’ program

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force (MoIP), the Missouri Community Forestry Council, and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri have teamed up to offer you a free, new native tree for cutting down your invasive Callery pear tree from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 22 in southeast Missouri. As part of this special “buyback” event, participants who remove a Callery/Bradford pear tree will receive a…

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Columbus Navigator

What’s That Smell? The Stinkiest Trees in Columbus Are Blooming!

s winter finally loosens its grip on Columbus, the city starts to wake up. Flowers bloom, trees turn greener, and that distinct springtime scent drifts through the air. You know the one. Yes, we’re talking about the infamous Bradford Pear tree, often dubbed the stinkiest tree in Columbus. Its arrival is as predictable as the seasons, and its scent, unmistakable. But what’s the story behind this fragrant phenomenon? Let’s dive into the world of t…

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The Platte County Landmark Newspaper

Bradford pear trees, and let's talk about Paducah

Welcome to early spring, otherwise known as the Invasion of the Bradford pear trees. They’re blooming, seemingly everywhere you look. Many of you already probably know this, but some might not: Bradford pear trees are an invasive species. They are considered an invasive species because they overwhelm native plants and are hard to eradicate, especially once they start to spread. Might be why we are seeing more and more of them each year in thicke…

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